The Alchemist - Manchester

Came here for dinner earlier this week as we were over for a trip in Manchester. The atmosphere was such a vibe we loved it! Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was EXCEPTIONAL! The chorizo and cheese doughballs were so yummy. I got the BBQ Chicken Smoke Board which was incredible I really enjoyed it and our desserts were so dreamy. Great menu variety!

Came with my friend for a couple of cheeky cocktails and luke was fabulous, he gave us ideas of cocktails that we'd never normally try

The drinks were very tasty and creative. Chill vibe and great decor with friendly staff, would definitely recommend if you want to to go out for drinks and a bite to eat.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch today. Food and atmosphere were great as usual but the stand out was our fabulous server Yasmin according to our bill). She greeted us with the biggest smile and was so friendly and engaging. She even let our kids have a go with the ‘bubble gun’ after they saw a cocktail being served. She really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great meal!

There is a reason why this chain is expanding. Overall it’s a great concept. It’s stylish, it’s fun, it’s cool and the staff were personable, efficient, professional and attentive. Most of the menu is pretty tasty and it’s fairly reasonably priced. Drinks were very, very good. Sadly, I don’t think the kitchen could cope with the lunch rush. Looking back there weren’t that many people in the kitchen and the place was packed. Some of the dishes, the expensive ones, weren’t cooked properly in the staffs opinion, and mine. Not the fault of the kitchen, I just don’t think they had a fair opportunity to deliver. A little out of their depth if not just because of the volume of food involved. Overall, I think when you’re charging decent prices, you have to get it right. The dishes in question were comped, but for me, I didn’t feel like it was enough, and it was an opportunity to impress squandered. That said, I’d probably give it another go in the future.